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Can liquid body armor work better than Kevlar? An interesting video connects the Oobleck most children played with to non-Newtonian fluids. Then it offers updates on how people are using the technologies in science and industry.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have scholars make their own non-Newtonian fluids during class
- Read about the bulletproof gear they are currently making this way: http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/liquid-body-armor/
Classroom Considerations
- Preview comments before showing the video in class
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
- Engaging and short video maintains the attention of viewers
Cons
- None
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